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SD54 BVV

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,441 mi
Last recorded128,441 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 BVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 128,441 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 128,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 120,993 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 120,993 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 102,989 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 102,989 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,367 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,720 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 64,736 miles

both front brake flexible hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,834 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,760 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,772 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 25,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,664 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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SD54 BVV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 82,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD54 BVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD54 BVV registered?

SD54 BVV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SD54 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 BVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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